The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Review

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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Review

It raised more than a few eyebrows when The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants was selected as a closing night film at AFI Fest. It made more sense within the screening’s first few minutes. Not because of the film itself, but the…

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review: An Evolving Chaos

Although Danny Boyle started this franchise, director Nia DaCosta steps up to the plate to helm 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and the results are glorious. This is a bold, unsettling, and unexpectedly thoughtful continuation of one of modern…

Olivia Wilde’s Foursome Is an Expertly Crafted, Bitingly Hilarious Game of Marital Jenga

If you've lived in any city, anywhere, you've probably had the experience of hearing your neighbors have sex. Depending on how secure you are in your own relationship, you may end up wondering if you've ever had an orgasm quite…

Will Poulter Is Sensational In An Addiction Drama That Avoids Sensationalizing [Sundance]

Despite all the movies made about addiction, the topic does not naturally lend itself to tidy cinematic narratives. (At least, when portrayed accurately.) While actors often visualize the condition of substance dependency through expressive physical outbursts, the reality of recovery…

The Worst Episode Ever Proves It Needs To Course-Correct ASAP

Because my favorite 9-1-1 character is Eddie Diaz ( Ryan Guzman) and he's been getting sidelined all season, I had high hopes going into this week's episode. Season 9, Episode 10, "Handle with Care" sees the return of Abigail (Fallon…

Mother-Son Road Trip Movie Is Sweet but Overly Familiar

The road trip movie is one of the most beloved film genres of all time. From hilarious, irreverent comedies like We’re the Millers to heartwarming dramedies like Little Mrs. Sunshine, Oscar-winning dramas like Nomadland, to documentaries like Will & Harper,…

The Housemaid Review | Flickreel

On the heels of four Melissa McCarthy comedies, director Paul Feig tried something different with A Simple Favor. The film was witty, stylish, campy, twisted, and an all-around fun time from start to finish. It almost felt like a satire…

The Legacy Of A War Hero Destroyed By Nepotistic Bollywood In “Ikkis”

I have seen many anti-Pakistani war and spy films being made by Bollywood. However, a recent theatrical release by the name “Ikkis”, translated as “21”, shocked me. I was not expecting a sudden psychological shift in the Indian film industry…

Olivia Colman’s Absurdly Hilarious and Achingly Romantic Fable Teaches Us How To Love

Sometimes love comes from the most unexpected places. Some people meet their mate through dating apps which have gamified romance. Some people through sex parties. Back in the old days, you'd meet someone at the bar. Or, even further back,…

Two Schoolgirls Friendship Is Tested In A British Dramedy With ‘Mean Girls’ Vibes [Sundance]

PARK CITY – Adolescent angst is evergreen. Somewhere in the world, a teenager is trying to grow into their body, learn how to appear less awkward in social situations, and find themselves as the hormones swirl. And often they have…

How To’s John Wilson Finds Brilliance in a Wild Concept With His First Movie — Review

Airing for three seasons on HBO, How To with John Wilson is easily one of the most brilliant comedies of the 2020s. In the series, the eponymous Wilson would explain something like “How To Cook the Perfect Risotto” or “How…

This Coming-of-Age Dramedy Is Wes Anderson Meets ‘The Holdovers’ — Review

Movies with female friendships at their core are some of the best of the best, especially in the coming-of-age genre. From hilarious comedies such as Booksmart and Mean Girls to darker dramas like Thirteen and Thoroughbreds, there’s something unique about…

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